Institute of Masters of Wine
Peter Marks, Master of Wine, serves as Partner and Vice President at Napa Valley Wine Academy, focusing on corporate business development and course instruction. As the owner of Peter Marks MW Consulting, Peter specializes in wine education and brand development. With extensive experience as a Master of Wine since 1995 and as a Certified WSET Instructor, Peter has received multiple nominations for Wine Educator of the Year. Previous roles include Vice President of Education at Constellation Brands, where Peter established the Academy of Wine, and Senior Vice President of Wine at Copia, where Peter was instrumental in launching the WSET Diploma course in the West Coast. Peter's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management from the University of California, Davis.
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Institute of Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is a membership organisation with an exceptional international reputation. For 70 years, its members – the Masters of Wine (MWs) – have been at the forefront of leadership and expertise in the world of wine. The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. MWs prove their comprehensive understanding of wine by passing the MW exam, recognised worldwide for its rigour and exacting standards. In addition to passing the exam, members must sign the code of conduct before they are entitled to use the initials MW. Today, there are 421 Masters of Wine based in 30 countries. The membership encompasses winemakers, sommeliers, buyers, journalists, shippers, consultants, academics, educators and more. There are 367 students from 40 countries on the 2023-24 MW study programme.